Gateway 7405GX Hardware Reference - Page 27

www.gateway.com To... Select an object on the screen. Do this... Start a program or open a file or folder. Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen. Adjusting the volume Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the left button once. This action is called clicking. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button twice in rapid succession. This action is called double-clicking. Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. This action is called right-clicking. Move an object on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button and hold it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen. Release the button to drop the object where you want it. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume in Windows, see "Adjusting the Volume" in the online User Guide. You can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of your notebook. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the speakers. -OR- Use the volume control multi-function buttons. For more information, see "Using the multi-function buttons" on page 21. 23